Magnavox Electronic Systems Co. added the MX4040 lightweight briefcase satellite telephone to its line of MAGNAPhone satellite communications systems. Magnavox said the MX4040 is a type-approved International Mobile Satellite Organization M termainal providing digital phone, fax and data communications world wide. At 18 pounds, the product is a complete satellite terminal packaged in a Samsonite briefcase with a LCD display screen, satellite signal strength LED graph bar, status indicator LEDs and console pad. The system comes with an external two-wire RJ-11 telephone port, two-wire RJ-11 fac prot, nine-pin serial RS-232 data port, auto-ranging 110/220 VAC power supply and 10-16 VDC power connector. (310) 618-1200.
Gemini Industries, Clifton, N.J., released its personal computer memory card international association adapter. The patented device is a PCMCIA to serial port converter that connects PCMCIA cards to laptops, notebooks, palmtops, desktops, host/computer/servers, stenograph machines and scientific test equipment. The adapter also is compatible with PCMCIA-equipped computers, leaving the existing PCMCIA slots available for other applications. Gemini also introduced the Axiom Cellular Data Interface. The device supplies dial tone and ring voltage, sets up and tears down calls with a transparent pathway after the call is established, manipulates the “send” and “end” keys and has auto-dial and auto-answer features. (800) 526-7452.
A software package that works with existing e-mail systems to provide personalized message delivery to pagers, fax machines and notebook computers was introduced by M&A Software Technologies of New Orleans. Personal Delivery consists of three components-PDClient provides a Windows interface for accepting user instructions and preferences; PDServer reads all incoming messages, identifies those requiring action and forwards, copies or changes the content per the users’ instructions; PDAdmin provides centralized or decentralized message administration and checkpoint/restart. (708) 885-8685.
Indyme Electronics Inc., San Diego, Calif., introduced fastPAGE fp300, a product designed to work with Motorola Inc.’s People Finder and most other paging terminals to increase user productivity by offering a three-line input capability that lets several callers page simultaneously. The feature eliminates busy signals and ensures that communications are delivered promptly, the company said. (619) 268-0717.
The Model 230A radio remote for control of Kenwood TK 930, 930 HD and TK931 radios at the base station was introduced by Zetron of Redmond, Wash. The Model 230A provides complete remote control of all radio functions and can operate over a voice-grade circuit, the company said. It offers a number of features, including a liquid crystal display for displaying system or group numbers and the ability for dispatchers to carry on private conversations with specified mobile units or with other Model 230A remotes. (206) 820-6363.
Motorola Inc.’s Communications Test Equipment division in Scottsdale, Ariz., recently began producing a new addition to its R-2600 family of communications systems analyzers, the R-2680. Motorola said the product tests and performs service on two-way radios, ETACS cellular telephones, pagers and MPT 1327 radios. The R-2680 also can be used for manufacturing tests and engineering design. (44) 01252-801944.
Viziflex Seels Inc. has introduced a transparent, polyeurethane, custom-fitted keypad cover for cellular telephones. The PhoneGaard is molded from the actual handset piece so the fit is precise with keys left completely visible and easily operated right through the cover, the company said. Viziflex said it offers models to fit every popular make of cellular phone and expects to see cellular phone manufacturers and retail distributors offer the PhoneGaard with new purchases and as an incentive. (201) 487-8080.
New personal communications services design software called QSignum is available to the PCS industry from Comsearch. The product was designed to address the tasks associated with designing an efficient PCS network, according to Comsearch. QSignum includes technology filters, database synchronization, variable bin resolution and an intuitive point and shoot user interface, all enabling exchange or synchronization of data across engineering groups or regions, integrated analyses of macrocell and microcell and varying user-defined resolutions, as well as automated slide placement and analysis. (800) 318-1234.
